Solange Knowles Shows Off Her Sensual Side For LURVE: Talks Sense of Humor & Hair Critics

Solange Knowles is showing off her sexy side in little black dresses and Dolce & Gabanna bodysuits as well as having a little too much fun with some lipstick, all for her latest spread in LURVE Magazine. Inside, Solo dishes on what it was like to grow up with less boundaries than her super famous sister, her fashion risks and the attention her hair has been receiving. She also reveals that she is no longer working with Carol’s Daughter and explains why she decided to vent on twitter after reading a story that described her hair as ‘unkempt’.

Read a few highlights plus more pics from her super fierce spread below:

On her sense of humor and fashion risks
That sense of humor is really just the key to keeping my sanity, not taking myself or others too seriously. I’m the first one to make fun of myself because, quite frankly, I do some dumb sh-t all of the time. I don’t get embarrassed too easily, either. That’s a trait that has served me well, and made a fool of me sometimes.

I mean, look at some of my fashion choices back in the day. You know how people say, ‘Who let her walk out of the house that way?” or “She needs more people!”… Oh believe me, I had the people, and they tried, but I resisted the arrest! Life is suppose to be about experimenting and going for it, especially in your twenties. So I have to just go for it, and laugh later.

On growing up with less boundaries than Beyonce
I think your parents set so much structure in the first child because it’s so new and fresh, and you are trying to do everything right, and by the second one you’re like, ‘Eh, they’ll be okay.”

In one way, I think that my parents’ leniency really allowed me the freedom and experiences to be a very independent thinker. In a lot of ways, I had the freedom to really explore the world. They trusted me and I really tried to hold value in that. That is, until I got pregnant. [laughs]

On so much attention being focused on her Hair
I’m actually really trying to navigate my feelings on the entire hair issue and it’s tough doing that publicly. On one hand, I can’t ignore the fact that I have done things that have put attention on my hair with going on Oprah and being apart of Carol’s Daughter.

I was asked to go on Oprah on an episode that was dedicated to Black Hair, and to speak about why I cut my hair. I honestly thought, “Number one, it’s Oprah, and who wouldn’t want to go on Oprah and meet her?!?! She’s amazing! But also, I thought if I addressed it then, then maybe I wouldn’t have to on that level again.

I spoke about how I felt like my hair was holding me back in some ways from fully utilizing my life, in terms of the time, energy and money I was spending. I also remember very clearly saying that this was the phase I am in at the time and that if I wanted to wear a weave down to my calves–when and if that time came–I very much so would. I still feel that way now. I realize for some people that this was a big turning point in terms of how they saw me.

I’m actually no longer a part of Carol’s Daughter, but throughout my entire time working with them, I was constantly fighting for the right message to be heard. The message that, the way we wear our hair is a personal choice, there’s no right or wrong way; one way doesn’t make us more intelligent, or more superficial, and every one makes that choice for very different reasons.

On the time she vented on twitter after reading an article about her hair:
I made some comments on Twitter recently about an article someone sent me that a young writer wrote about how much energy we are putting into other people’s natural hair. I thought it was really interesting, and in a lot of ways true. That is until I came across the part of the article that mentioned how certain commenters were debating on the texture of my hair in its natural state.

I really, truly was not even aware that there was a natural hair system in place to measure the texture of your hair. At that point I thought to myself, “This is really kind of crazy…that these people know more about my hair than the human that even carries it!” I went to my Twitter and sort of impulsively expressed that. I don’t regret it one bit but sometimes trying to put how you feel in an one-hundred forty character structure is not very successful. It sometimes comes off as ranty and aggressive, and that was not my stance at all.

+104Breeangel3 in a Cole World : ) Reply:September 18th, 2012 at 1:21 pm

Lol…that lipstick smear photo reminds me of Lisa(Nia Long) on Fresh Prince…when she had Will in that Cabin and was tryna scare him with her craziness she smeared that lipstick all over her face lol…anyone remember that episode? : )

OMG I LOVED that episode! lol I wish we could have a post like that and just reminisce. That show was everything.

+17clarkthink Reply:September 18th, 2012 at 1:40 pm

Remember it?…I lived it..had a crazy woman just like that!…she used to say..”You so crazy”…and I would say…”no bi tch, you crazy!”!

+25Ball So Hard Reply:September 18th, 2012 at 1:42 pm

That wig in the 5th pic down looks hideous!

+5circ1984 Reply:September 18th, 2012 at 1:53 pm

It reminded me of that southern girl on ANTM, where they had to go crazy w/ accessories and she had lipstick smeared all over her face….that’s the image that came to my mind when I saw that pic. As for the natural, lol smh….she is so funny…it makes sense why she’s no longer w/ Carol’s daughter though…

is it my turn to speak? the natural/ relaxed/ weave debate can go on FOREVER but i thought i should weigh in right quick…

I personally think natural african american hair is beautiful in its natural state…. The texture and the thickness cant be paralleled. me? im not natural. and its not because ive been “westernized” and “brainwashed” to think that white beauty is the best beauty. nor is it because im insecure in who i am as an african american woman. its simply because its what works for ME.

I dont think most ppl bash naturals because “their hair is nappy or unkept” I think it really has to do with how the natural hair is styled. Solo for example, looked better once her hair grew out than when it was cropped. Chrisette looks awesome with her cropped golden hairdo. I couldnt picture ledisi without her neatly styled locks. It really just depends on the person and what works for them.

While i applaud the big chop some women just look crazy as heck with it… but once it grows out they look awesome.

Thats my $0.02 … back to your regularly scheduled nagging.

+7fiyagyal Reply:September 18th, 2012 at 8:02 pm

Oh… I immediately thought of Topanga!
(Boy Meets World)

+3Nicciluv Reply:September 19th, 2012 at 7:31 am

I am currently wearing my hair in its natural state and I love it!! However, I am not one of those naturals that go around dissing people for getting perms, weaves, texturizers, or whatever. Women should rock their hair in whatever state or style that represents beauty to them. I am glad that Solange stepped away from Carols Daughter. She is a carefree natural and is not concerned with the look, retaining length, or really getting in touch with natural hair typing ect. Nothing is wrong with that at all but when you are promoting a product line people are going to want to see/know all of these things to make them want to give the line a try. Bottom line it’s only hair. Do with it what YOU please.

+9circ1984 Reply:September 19th, 2012 at 8:50 am

@ Man go head…

I see what you’re saying, but, these comments go far beyond “styling”. These negative comments are concerning the texture, NOT the styling. When you read those comments about lil mama looking like a slave- that’s not about the style- I don’t know what you mean by natural hair looking better once it grew out- it’s almost as if you’re implying that natural is only ok when it looks a certain way, and that’s not cool. Long, short, big chop- w/e- natural chics shouldn’t be criticized or shamed just b/c they choose to rock their hair a certain way.

+42bebejuju Reply:September 18th, 2012 at 1:39 pm

After all is said and done, Mathew Knowles and Tina Beyince produced some beautiful a (s) s daughters!!

I too like Solange natural hair, and I hope that she ignore anyone that criticizes it. God gave us natural hair and no Black person should be ashamed of it. It’s beautiful, and more of our people need to embrace it and stop acting like their something wrong with it, just because it’s different from the white race, and all other races. Be yourself, and who God made you to be.

how do you sound? you’re not a fan of the way god created you? or better yet you’re not a fan of the fact that someone else has chosen to embrace themselves fully and be comfortable in their own skin and natural hair?

in any event, i never understood why other people were so pressed when it came to how solange wears her hair or dresses, if it’s not on you who gives a damn?

I don’t think people are “pressed” per se. It’s more of a reactionary response to folks that saw her natural hair. Calling her nappy headed & all types of off the wall comments….I remember reading those comments on urban blogs…and I think that’s why, the folks that are natural, kinda felt like they had to defend that choice in hair styling. Unless you’re a natural chic, you will never understand the level of hatred that a lot of people have for natural hair. And for me, Solange was the first young black chick that I saw sporting a natural afro that wasn’t texturized….so I think that kind of added to the pressure of being a “role model”. That, and the fact that she became a spokesperson for Carol’s daughter…the appearance on Oprah…she sort of became a spokesperson..

i actually am natural so i do understand fully. to me it just seems people are always bothered, worried or stressed about what other people are doing with their hair, what they are wearing, etc. just seems like people are get very worked up over stuff that really shouldn’t bother them that much. it’s not like we natural chicks are walking up to permed women and shaving their heads…

+12imtalkingyoulisten Reply:September 18th, 2012 at 1:45 pm

Most people who wear weave have natural hair. Why have a damaging relaxer when its braided underneath

Well I most people transition from relax to natural by wearing a weave so the hair is protected and grows enough to be able to cut the relaxed ends off. People can keep weave in for two months and wash and get it reinstalled that’s months without a relaxer. I know somebody who just relaxed the part they leave out of the weave and rest I’d natural. I believe Beyonce maybe natural if anyone has seen her without weave I saw a pic where her hair was short and curly. If someone is a constant weave wearer what would be the purpose of a relaxer?

+5imtalkingyoulisten Reply:September 18th, 2012 at 3:34 pm

Also if hair is left out that little bit can be flat ironed once a week or more to blend in. I am natural and transitioned with weaves btw.

+2imtalkingyoulisten Reply:September 18th, 2012 at 3:44 pm

It won’t let me post link to Beyonce natural but if you search google images pic of her with hair pulled back on a ponytail and it’s kinky/curly

7Dayz Reply:September 18th, 2012 at 2:03 pm

Some of the pics are nice (I love the one with her in the big black/white hat! and the one with her laying on the floor with the big hair). The one in color with the long dark brown hair…she looks trannyish.

@imtalkingyoulisten I agree with you. I wear wigs and I’m natural. I like switching hairstyles while my hair is underneath growing. My natural hair is long I can’t wait till it gets even longer. I don’t think how ppl wear their hair should be taken that seriously theres more important things going on just as long as it looks nice and you are taking care of your own hair in the process then it shouldnt b a problem.

I don’t see the reason to shade people. She reminds me of my sister and I. I am the wild one and she is more reserved, safe, etc… You just identify with one more than the other. I don’t see why people have to say ooohhh…I like this sister better. It’s really not that serious.

And please believe there is nothing new under the sun. Solange “seems” so different because of who she is being compared to. I know plenty of women who act just like Solange. She looks gorg in the pics.

You know people are going to always find a way to shade Bey, especially on post with her sister. I just love both of them and how different they are. Neither one is better than the other, they are both equally beautiful and talented and I wish people would stop pinning them against one another; it’s tired.

I can definitely see where she’s coming from about growing up with less boundaries than her sister. We are so alike in this category, with the exception that I don’t have kids yet til I’m 30! lol. I love her now xoxo.

As a Black woman, I feel as though my NATURAL hair is my greatest asset to myself. I have a huge Afro and get compliments on it regularly. For me, being 100% natural is rewarding, refreshing and simply real. I never get into the “Natural vs. Weave and Relaxed” debate; but for me, being N A T U R A L is the greatest way to be. How can the aesthetics of natualism not be for everyone? I’ll never understand this.

There is really nothing to dissect or understnd especially since what one does to their head should be of no concern to you.as you stated your natural hair works for you. It may not work for other people and that’s fine too…

It’s a concern when artificial majority of the time, governs over NATURAL, due to societal conforming, aka “Westernized Standards of Beauty”. There is nothing purer than things in their natural forms. But there’s no point in going back and forth with you, because your initial comment reeks of aggression. Peace.

Co-sign Ko-Re-Re, LOL. Girl dont even try to rationalize with these WEAVE WARRIORS. They will fight you tooth and nail just to justify why they keep wasting hundreds of dollars on fake hair. I have my hair in box braids right now and I love ’em! <3

+12dc Reply:September 18th, 2012 at 2:58 pm

@MAXXEISAMILLION- THANK YOU! I’m glad Solange said what she did, why is it one womans business what another woman does with her hair, smh, but looking at some of these comments, I see there are still some (not all) women who just can’t seem to realize that what another woman does with her hair is none of their D-MN business. Some women wear natural hair, some wear perms and some wear weaves, IT’S THEIR CHOICE.

I wear my natural hair and I love it. However, it does not define me, it is a part of who I am. I cant deny that wearing my hair natural has definitely given me so much freedom in various ways- mentally, etc. I think everything about us is connected to one another. There is so much to me besides my natural hair and so I don’t understand how “being N A T U R A L is the greatest way to be”

Are you serious right now? Child please. Would you rather eat NATURAL foods or ARTIFICIAL foods? Would you rather have NATURAL nails or ARTIFICIAL nails? See where I’m going with this. My PERSONAL feeling is that the essence and aesthetics of naturalism is pure and divine in all areas. If your hair doesn’t define you, great, but normally when women say that, they’re still trying to conform to American society while being pseudo-natural. I embrace and flaunt what I was given biologically. I’m proud of my roots figuratively and literally.

I love the natural look….but its hard because it limits your options, and there are certain styles that just really suit me which require relaxed hair. Even she wears wigs now sometiems like she did at the Met Ball in fact, so it is hard tp diversify your look with an afro

Natural hair can be straightened without a ‘relaxer”; such as with premium ceramic flat irons. That hair relaxer is not good for your hair at all, but again, to each his own.

+2Love Jah Reply:September 18th, 2012 at 7:02 pm

I think you have it backwards… With natural hair it can go straight, wavy, curly, kinky but with relaxed…you get flat lifeless hair (exaggerating a little, but i mean the texture really doesnot change) you must weave to achieve different looks, hence the heavy use of weaves/wigs in entertainment…

Using hair to define naturalism offers a much too narrow view of the term. Naturalism applies holistically to human life. It’s not exclusive to one’s appearance. Nor can a a 26 inch weave keep you from naturalistic qualities. We’ve known about the dangers of other things for far longer. Why aren’t we as aggressive about swaying each other from those things (such as obesity)? We’d rather make up words like “curvy” and embrace it. It has always puzzled me that the natural hair debate is what gets us fired up…..and I’ve never known a perm or a weave to kill anybody. If hair is what makes us feel superior to one another, we’ve got a hell of a long way to go. Your hair, your choice.

Have you ever seen a blog post on obesity? You can make that stance when NB posts about obesity. The thread is about Solange and her natural hair. You don’t know what gets folks fired up, THIS just happens to be the topic of discussion. It’s always funny & interesting to me how anytime we’re discussing something trivial, folks always gotta make about something political, race, black community specific- like black people are so 1 dimensional that they can’t be passionate about 2 (or more) things at once. Everything you’re saying is valid, but trust, the folks that are getting relaxers/weaves etc., will continue to do so regardless of what anyone else says…just like the black women that are obese will continue to maintain unhealthy lifestyles. Oh & “natural” is a term that black women use to describe “virgin” hair, as in, no chemically treated. Arabs know the value in “virgin” hair, which is why they mark that bish up x10 lol

The fact that your “natural hair is your greatest asset” tells me that you need to continue to work on building your assets (unless you work for a hair company). These types of “segregation” only exist in the black community. I think everyone woman deserves to feel beautiful and confident. For some that may be wearing weaves, for some that may be wearing their hair in its natural state. It doesn’t matter as long as it looks PRESENTABLE. Why cant woman just look and feel good without being judged? This hair war is so ignorant.

Totally gorgeous pics. Am I wrong for thinking this girl is way more interesting than her major superstar sister? I mean Beyonce is bland compared to Solange. Just her music, style, her intellect sets far apart from the rest. Wish her nothing but success.

How can you be wrong for feeling what you feel? Own it girl! Now I just wish that everyone who shares the same sentiments as you do would actually make solange the success story her big and less interesting’ sis is today by doing what really matters, BUYING HER MUSIC like people do the less interesting Beyoncé’s ! (No shade)

PREACH Solo!! I am so tired of chicks with natural hair who feel they are holier than thou and love you when your natural but put a weave or a chemical in your hair and you feel their wrath! She is so right! Your hair and how YOU choose to wear it is a person’s choice! I was natural and then texturized my hair and you would think I murdered someone the shade I felt from some I know in the “natural” community. Rock your own hair and leave others alone.

I don’t think it’s another form of separation in our community. I think it’s a group of people trying to understand why another group of people are going against their biological beauty. To each his own, but I conduct seminars and lectures on Black Hair and yes, Black men attend my sessions with their Black women. I’ve had SO many Black men tell me that they hate fake hair and don’t understand the obsession.

funny just about every black man I’ve had this discussion with hate weaves with a passion. but to each its own as they say. no hate here

+5maxxeisamillion Reply:September 18th, 2012 at 10:05 pm

@MARISOL…hun..really I could care less what a man has to say about my hair…why? Because its mine and I will continue to with it what I see fit for myself and there will be a man to love it (if he doesn’t he can move on to the next one) and for record I am not a weave warrior. I have never been the type of woman to ridicule another because of what she chooses to do with her hair…I cannot wrap my head around why it should hold any weight to my life…and why it does it yours. As i said its another tool for the black community to be pitted against one another.

….#thatisall

+10circ1984 Reply:September 18th, 2012 at 2:04 pm

Oh, please. Lmao smh. There’s probably like 2% of black women that rock natural hair- and very rarely will they “attack” another chick for wearing weaves/relaxers. It is always the natural chics that are attacked regularly for not conforming- the slavery comments. I mean, please. smdh

You are so right, I got talked about like a dog for wearing my hair in it’s natural state smh it almost broke my spirit too at one point. I don’t understand why some black women would be so nasty to another woman for choosing not to wear a relaxer. I don’t care how anyone wears their hair because it’s theirs! I will admit there are people in the natural hair community who spew their political hair rhetoric but that number is very very low in comparison to those who get bullied and dogged out on a daily basis for looking like a “runaway slave”.

@YALL- Thank You, you obviously have good sense, noone should attack you for going natural, and it’s good that you don’t attack other females who chose not to go natural.

+2dc Reply:September 18th, 2012 at 3:03 pm

@TROI- Thank You! But be careful, because I see some( not all) females on here just going up and down the thread arguing folks into the ground, like Solange said, it’s a PERSONAL CHOICE. I have never seen so many females act a fool because of how another female chooses to wear her hair, that is so STUPID, get over it, worry about your own hair, JESUS CHRIST.

Yes I had to chime in, honestly I dont understand why being natural Is sposed to be something extraordinary?! No shade to women that do it but why do they feel like they’re taken some big step? And I’m being dead serious by asking this?! I see co-workers & associates all on my FB timeline announcing it like they are about to journey to Africa, and God forbid u question them about what made them do it, Chile I have gotten long a$% thesis about the dangers of perm and weaves! We are the only race that is so concerned with somebody else’s hairstyle.

I’ve never seen a single scientific study expressing the dangers of perm. It sounds logical, yes, but where’s the support. If you take medicine, buy groceries from normal super markets, use silicone in your hair or skin products, drive an oil-fueled car, eat lean cuisines…etc the list goes on…you’re ingesting harmful chemicals just like the rest of us….you’re not about that natural life! You’re just concerned about your hair. And that’s okay…but don’t hold everyone else hostage just because that edge control didn’t smooth them edges back.

If you really look you can find anything. A good place to start would be Chris Rock’s “Good Hair” documentary. That’s just a small tidbit of some facts concerning the dangers of relaxers.

+2Evangeline Reply:September 18th, 2012 at 7:23 pm

So true! I have encountered so many natural hair women who eat fast food, drink Coke, wear leather..Cool that your hair is natural but for those that act like because they are chemical free they are saving the world, why not really practice what you preach–grow your own food, make your own clothes until then you are not exactly natural. It should not just stop with your hair.

circ1984 Reply:September 18th, 2012 at 4:53 pm

@ My Hair is laid…

Lmao!!! It’s extraordinary because there’s such a taboo on some natural hair types. You may not see the big deal, but a large majority of the population do. Black women that are natural need a sense of community & sisterhood cause the comments, the looks, that you get from your community, coworkers etc., can be disheartening, can crush your self esteem…I never thought going natural was a big deal either, until I did the big chop….chile…smh….it’s a feeling and cultural shock like no other…that’s all I’m a say! lmao

I understand @Circ, I guess cause I’m the type of person who thinks to each his own, rock whatever makes you happy. I’ve actually done natural before in my early 20’s, I cut all my hair off with clippers no less and pretty much wore a fade like a dude until it grew out and wore a curly fro. Currently I haven’t had a perm for almost 4 years because of bad over-processing however I wear weaves & wigs and due to my extremely coarse & thick hair I’m just too lazy to try natural styling honestly, whenever I get the urge to try I become aggravated and think about how easy a perm would be. I just dont understand the big debate, I think as black women we have the ability to be very versatile with our hair and look dang good doing it with so he%$ just do u.

+3Hey There Delilah Reply:September 18th, 2012 at 11:58 pm

I am natural and I’ve found that the biggest issue people have with many in the “natural hair community” is that they preach the message that hair — weaves and perms — do not define you or your beauty (which they don’t) but they try to show that by shoving down your throat that being “natural” is the only way. Basically, that hair shouldn’t be such a determining factor in who you are (when you’re getting relaxers) but they are saying this whilst telling you that you should ONLY wear your hair in its natural state. Its kind of hypocrisy. You can’t say hair should be such a big deal while making such a big deal about how someone ELSE wears their hair. (And then of course they go into the “What about the “natural girls” with dyed hair? God didn’t make their hair that color!” speech lol)
Because of this I’ve learned not to try to shove being natural at my sisters. I am natural and none of them are and you know what? Thats okay. They are still beautiful women who love who they are and that’s really all that should matter.

Naturals aren’t preaching, they’re trying to get other chicks to realize the beauty and maintenance in their natural hair. If more black women had pride & confidence while wearing their natural hair, this wouldn’t even be an issue. The biggest misunderstanding is that not all black women can wear their hair natural- and that it takes more maintenance to style it- again, not true. Just like you’re taught the benefits of getting your hair relaxed- and how to wrap it @ night, you can be taught how to maintain and style your natural tresses.

@circ ..why do you care? WHY??? its not your hair. We all know the damage over processing can do but yet some women still choose to do it why? Because its their choice..and If one of you can tell me why it hold so much weight in your life what some other woman chooses to do with her hair I’ll shut up? I don’t want to hear what the speech about what God created…God also created the brains behind the relaxer…so what now!!!

. People choose to do what they see fit for their lives whether you agree with their choices or not. At the end of the day..it really does nothing to take away from or ehance your life..its what you choose to do with you own life…so if natural hair works for you and a slew of others great ..relaxing, weaves and or wigs works for others that great to…Its called freedom of choice.

Good grief..go ahead and curse me, call me names and give me negatives …I’ll own it because i find the argument a waste

+1circ1984 Reply:September 19th, 2012 at 10:35 am

@ Maxxeisamillion

Why do I care? The same reason why black women care what race, age, type black men date. The same reason why black women care about what other black women eat (obesity). The same reason why black women care about black men’s criminal behavior. Do you see where I’m going w/ this? When will people like yourself realize that everything that YOU do affects US. Black people need to let go of this individual mentality.

I agree. The picture of her holding the “Marihuana Problems” book makes her look like Orlando Jones in a quick-weave. Also, her eyebrows could be more precisely waxed and arched; they look really hairy, bushy and brushed.

I think she has strong features but I think she’s pretty in a way like that Tracy ross kind of raw beauty … But to each his own I know I got so many thumbs down when I said don’t think Rihanna is pretty and its not shade beauty is in the eye of the beholder

You don’t think Rihanna is pretty? Let’s see what YOU look like, sis. LMAO.

Sticky-n-Sweet Reply:September 20th, 2012 at 12:59 pm

Nawl…Rihanna is gorgeous. And Exhibit B: Tamar Braxton

IDoBayou Reply:September 18th, 2012 at 5:33 pm

Yea, I don’t find her attractive either and I’ve tried to see what everyone else is seeing over the years. I guess the thing about Solange is that either she is really pretty/beautiful to some people or she is totally unattractive/not cute to people.

The photo’s are absolutely GORGEOUS. I love Solange. She refuses to be put into a “box” and I think that sends a great message to our youth. It’s ok to be yourself, even if other people don’t get it. You have to live your life for YOU, not other people.

She gave the most PERFECT answers in this interview.
And she looks more and more like Bey everyday.
And she’s really growing into herself… I used to think she was only a tad cute… she is becoming more and more beautiful though (love that pic where her hands are up w/ the head wrap and cute little outfit).
In addition.. some of the girls on here be tripppinnnnnn…. Of course a natural look is refreshing, but changing it up and doing what works with your face isn’t bad either.

And just because you are wearing a wig/weave DOES NOT mean that you are conforming to Western ideas of beauty! There are plenty of wigs/weaves that have thicker, coarser (& even CURLY) hair!

Some people hair falls out due to disease, some people hair is too thin… and some people just like certain hairstyles! Y’all need to chill out with all that criticism and do/worry about your own damn hair.

Using hair to define naturalism offers a much too narrow view of the term. Naturalism applies holistically to human life. It’s not exclusive to one’s appearance. Nor can a a 26 inch weave keep you from naturalistic qualities. We’ve known about the dangers of other things for far longer. Why aren’t we as aggressive about swaying each other from those things (such as obesity)? We’d rather make up words like “curvy” and embrace it. It has always puzzled me that the natural hair debate is what gets us fired up…..and I’ve never known a perm or a weave to kill anybody. If hair is what makes us feel superior to one another, we’ve got a hell of a long way to go.

I love how she was brave enough to admit her faults, all while expressions her opinions about the situations without sounding immature, angered, or pressed. I love this woman, she needs to ROLE OUT her next album. Because Sol-Angel & the Hadley Street Dreams is still a classic slay. She is a jewel in music, art, & life in general. She’s also very pretty by the way, love her.

How would I sound if I said, ‘I know cigarettes are bad for my health but I like the way they make me feel’? #letThatSimmer and of course we are all born with the gift of free will, to rightfully make our own choices and decisions, but does that mean we are not to make healthy conscious decisions?…. it’s ok to get defensive but why is it a problem to tell the truth? I was always taught to tell the truth and shame the devil cause the devil is a liar! Lol….naw but really it’s about making healthier choices, it normally starts with hair then leads to nutrition, then fitness and sometimes, spirituality. They say if you really want to make a change for the better, you should start with your physical appearance…BTW Solo looks darling! She’s such a freakin model<3

I love Solange! Hadley Street is still in rotation on my iPhone! Now about this natural hair thing… IN MY OPINION, natural hair is too much of a hassle. I normally cornrow my hair (and ocassionally add a cap), and sew some Indian into my head lol. That’s just my preference. I’ve seen sooooo many natural hair/bohemian/earthy chicks that I truly admire, but I don’t have the time nor the patience for it!

Tell the truth and shame the devil, most of y’all know you’re not interested in natural hair or holistic living because you’re more interested in being labeled a ‘bad bish’ by these superficial lames outchea…#FrontNowFeenLater you not fooling nobody!!!

and it is years and years, generational programming and brainwashing regarding Good Hair and Bad Hair. It has become the culture, our culture has definitely changed and most people are soooooo dishonest or so ill infomred to tell the truth and accept the self hatred for what it is.

You have to be strong, brave and most of all have faith when going against the grain and getting the relaxer cut out, I am glad i got exposed to the discussion relatively early, and that I was honest enough and rational enough to face the situation.

So many won’t do that or like you and its also the bad biss syndromes and you are right, these lames!

Girl bye! Just be quiet. You make a big deal out of your hair! No one really cares. hair is a big deal to some black woman and yes they do grade the texture and you have 4Z texture which is good when you wear natural hair. If it didnt matter to you Solange why were you adding on silky weaves instead of kinky weaves when you were younger? Because it mattered back then to you to match your permed dyed light brown tresses to match the silky Yaki look you were aiming for.

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